OUR LEGAL EXPERTISE
HSU & ASSOCIATES LLP advises clients on complex, high-stakes matters at the intersection of disputes, governance, transactions and regulation, with a particular focus on the US–Taiwan and broader Asia. We act for corporates, financial and strategic investors, sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities, business families and closely held enterprises.
Our work covers the full life cycle of a business or investment—from initial structuring and documentation, through day-to-day governance and risk management, to formal dispute resolution where necessary. We emphasize lean, partner-led teams, clear strategic choices and solutions that are legally robust and commercially workable.
本所專注於結合爭端解決、公司治理、交易規劃與監理法規之跨領域案件,尤以美國—臺灣及亞洲之跨境事務為重心。服務對象包括各類公司企業、財務與策略性投資人、主權與準主權機構、家族企業及閉鎖性公司等。
本所服務橫跨企業與投資之全生命週期,自交易與投資架構的設計與文件作業、平時公司治理與風險控管,到爭端發生時之訴訟、仲裁及和解規劃,強調由合夥人主導之小型精銳團隊、明確的策略選擇,以及兼顧法律嚴謹與商業可行性的解決方案。

Cross-Border Commercial Litigation & Arbitration
跨國商事訴訟與仲裁
本所之爭端解決業務聚焦於高複雜度之跨國商事爭議,經常涉及平行程序、監理機關介入及多國法律裁判與強制執行等議題。訴訟與仲裁案件類型包括跨境商業契約與投資爭議、合資或策略併購破局、併購後爭議處理及跨境執行策略規劃等。 此領域案件往往牽涉準據法適用、國際裁判管轄、主權或準主權相對人之地位,以及大陸法、英美法與國際法概念之交錯適用。本所具備處理機構仲裁與臨時仲裁、調解及其他混合程序之經驗,並與各法域合作律師及專家密切配合,以整合治理、交易與爭端面向之整體策略。 Our disputes practice focuses on complex cross-border commercial conflicts, frequently involving parallel proceedings, overlapping regulatory issues and multi-jurisdictional enforcement. We appear before courts and arbitral tribunals in matters such as contract and investment disputes, joint venture breakdowns, post-M&A issues and cross-border enforcement strategy. We regularly handle disputes that raise difficult questions of choice-of-law, jurisdiction, sovereign or state-linked counter-parties and the interaction between civil, common and public-international-law concepts. Our experience spans institutional and ad hoc arbitration, mediation and hybrid procedures, and we work closely with local counsel and experts in relevant foreign jurisdictions.
Corporate Governance & Control Disputes
公司治理與經營權爭議
本所長期就公司治理與經營權相關議題,提供股東、董事會、管理階層及家族企業法律諮詢與爭端處理服務。服務範圍包括控制權爭奪、董事席次與治理權限配置、股東會與董事會程序設計與執行、資訊與監督權限行使、決策僵局處理、以及受託義務相關爭議等。 許多案件係於企業面臨關鍵轉折點或重大決策時委託本所處理,涉及權力重組、經營方針調整或股東衝突等敏感議題。我們協助客戶在關鍵時刻作出正確、穩健且符合法規的決策,同時降低營運風險,確保其權益受到最大程度保障。 Our firm provides long-standing legal advisory and dispute-resolution services to shareholders, boards of directors, executives, and family-owned enterprises on issues involving corporate governance and control. Our work spans matters such as control contests, board seat allocation and governance authority design, shareholder and board meeting procedures, enforcement of information and supervisory rights, fiduciary duty disputes, and deadlock situations. Many engagements arise at critical turning points for companies, where strategic decisions, leadership transitions, or shareholder conflicts require immediate, precise, and legally sound guidance. We assist clients in navigating these pivotal moments, safeguarding their rights while minimizing operational disruption and risk.
Mergers & Acquisitions / Investment Structures
併購交易與投資架構規劃
本所長期就公司治理與經營權相關議題,提供股東、董事會、管理階層及家族企業法律諮詢與爭端處理服務,範圍包括控制權爭奪、董事席次與治理權限配置、股東會與董事會程序設計與執行、資訊與監督權限行使、決策僵局及受託義務爭議等。 許多案件係於企業關鍵轉折點委託本所介入,例如股權與控制權遭到挑戰、投資人或家族成員關係惡化、或因增資與傳承安排需重塑治理架構之情形。本所協助客戶規劃並落實治理機制與爭端解決架構,以在高壓情境下兼顧企業價值、控制權以及長期布局彈性。 We advise strategic and financial investors, founders and family-owned enterprises on domestic and cross-border M&A, minority and control investments, divestitures and restructurings. Our work includes designing and negotiating transaction documents, governance and economic terms, information rights, veto and consent rights and exit and liquidity mechanisms. We pay particular attention to foreign-investment screening, regulatory approvals, tax-driven structuring, enforcement across borders and alignment of transaction terms with governance and financing structures. Our experience in both disputes and public international law informs how we draft protections that are realistic to enforce in multiple jurisdictions.
International Transactions & Joint Ventures
國際交易與合資
本所協助客戶規劃並執行長期跨境商業合作關係,包括供應、經銷、製造、服務、授權、加盟及其他策略性合作架構,重點在於明確風險分配、履約標準、救濟機制與爭端處理層級設計。 本所服務之企業多在美國、臺灣及其他亞洲法域同時營運,且相對人與資產分散多地。我們協助客戶在不同法律制度、監理期待與商業文化之間取得平衡,並於合作架構中預先納入查核權、資訊共享機制及介入權等實務上可運作之爭端預防工具。 We advise strategic and financial investors, founders and family-owned enterprises on domestic and cross-border M&A, minority and control investments, divestitures and restructurings. Our work includes designing and negotiating transaction documents, governance and economic terms, information rights, veto and consent rights and exit and liquidity mechanisms. We pay particular attention to foreign-investment screening, regulatory approvals, tax-driven structuring, enforcement across borders and alignment of transaction terms with governance and financing structures. Our experience in both disputes and public international law informs how we draft protections that are realistic to enforce in multiple jurisdictions.
Commercial Real Estate, Development & Complex Leasing
商用不動產交易、開發與複雜租賃安排
本所就商用不動產全生命週期提供法律服務,服務對象包括開發商、資產持有人、營運團隊及投資人,案件範圍涵蓋基地取得與處分、共同開發與再開發計畫、複雜租賃與使用安排及相關爭議處理。 本所在此領域之工作包括開發協議、租賃與資產管理安排之談判與擬具、施工與營運風險之分配,以及涉及開發許可、分區管制、建築管理與使用執照等法規問題。遇有履約、給付、營運條款與法規遵循爭議時,本所結合前端交易與後端爭端解決經驗,協助客戶尋求實務上可行且具成本效益之處理方案。 We advise developers, asset owners, operating companies and investors throughout the commercial real estate life cycle: site acquisition and disposition, joint development, redevelopment and repositioning projects, complex leasing and occupancy arrangements and project-related disputes. Our work includes negotiation and documentation of development agreements, leasing and asset-management arrangements, allocation of construction and operating risk, and issues involving permits, zoning, building code and certificates of occupancy. When disputes arise—concerning performance, payment, operating covenants or regulatory compliance—we combine our transactional and disputes experience to pursue efficient resolutions.
Construction & Infrastructure Disputes
工程與建築爭議
本所代理業主、開發與融資主體、總承包商及分包商處理工程與基礎建設爭議,案件類型包括工程價款與變更設計請求、工期延宕、施工干擾與趕工爭議、設計與施工瑕疵、工地安全與履約爭議,以及相關保險與風險分配問題。 本所熟悉多元工程交付模式,包括 EPC 與設計施工一體化等架構,並長期與技術專家及工期分析專家合作。爭端處理策略將專案實務納入考量,在可能情況下兼顧關係與工程進度,必要時則透過訴訟或仲裁採取果決行動。 We act for owners, sponsors, general contractors and subcontractors in disputes arising out of construction and infrastructure projects. Matters include payment and change-order claims, delay, disruption and acceleration, design and construction defects, safety and performance issues and related insurance and risk-allocation questions. We are familiar with a range of project-delivery models, including EPC and design-build structures, and we routinely work with technical and delay-analysis experts. Our goal is to align dispute-resolution strategy with project realities—preserving relationships and progress where possible, and litigating or arbitrating decisively where necessary.
Customs, Tariffs & Trade Compliance
關稅、海關與貿易法規遵循
本所為進口商、製造商、貿易商及投資人提供關稅、海關與貿易法規遵循相關法律服務,涉及供應鏈布局、成本結構與市場准入。案件內容包括稅則歸類與關稅節稅規劃、原產地與關稅估價爭議、海關稽核與調查之回應,以及將貿易合規考量納入契約與投資架構設計。 本所並就經濟制裁、出口管制及貿易救濟措施,與美國及臺灣貿易與產業政策變動對企業供應鏈及投資決策之影響,提供法律分析與因應建議,協助客戶將抽象規範轉化為具體之遵循路徑與內部治理調整。 We advise importers, manufacturers, traders and investors on customs, tariff and trade-compliance matters affecting supply chains, pricing and market access. Our work includes tariff classification, duty-mitigation strategies, origin and valuation issues, responses to customs audits and inquiries and integration of trade-compliance considerations into contracts and investment structures. We also advise on economic sanctions, export controls and trade-remedy measures and on how evolving US and Taiwan trade and industrial policy may affect clients’ supply chains and investment decisions. Our approach is to translate complex regulatory regimes into concrete compliance pathways and governance adjustments.
Public International Law & Treaty / State-to-State Negotiations
國際法與條約/國家談判
本所憑藉代表與建議主權國家及政府機關之實務經驗,處理涉及國際法、條約解釋與適用、以及爭端解決機制設計與運作之案件,並就國際法與商業安排交錯之議題,提供主權國家相關法律意見。 服務內容涵蓋條約與其他國際法文件之適用與相互關係、國與國或投資人、國家爭端解決機制、國家豁免與裁判管轄問題,以及與國際及國內機構之溝通與協調策略。此一背景有助本所在跨境紛爭、貿易與投資架構規劃,以及監理與政策分析等領域提出更具整體性的建議。 Drawing on experience representing and advising sovereigns and governmental bodies, we handle matters involving public international law, treaty interpretation and the design and operation of dispute-resolution mechanisms. We also advise private clients where public-international-law issues intersect with commercial arrangements. Our work includes advising on the application and interaction of treaties and other international instruments, state-to-state or investor-state dispute mechanisms, jurisdictional and immunity questions and engagement strategies with international and domestic institutions. This background informs our advice in cross-border disputes, trade and investment structuring and regulatory-policy matters.